165gr for elk
10-02-2010, 12:55 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
My opinion save the corelokts for deer/cats,etc and use the barnes you have loaded. Assume you've shot the barnes, used them and know they'll work. Rather be over then under when it comes to elk.
I could have used my 338/225gr paper/plinking load this year for elk but stuck with a proven go getter 225gr barnes and result was 1 shot, notched tag and full freezer.
I could have used my 338/225gr paper/plinking load this year for elk but stuck with a proven go getter 225gr barnes and result was 1 shot, notched tag and full freezer.
10-05-2010, 07:22 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cornwall, Pa.
Posts: 1,720
Core Lokt's are my favorite bullets. I hand load and often will load a special round for extreme distance, other than this application, ALL my work ups are Core Lokt bullets. The most dependable bullet at very reasonable prices.
10-07-2010, 06:25 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 6,921
10-07-2010, 07:15 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
I killed a bunch of elk and watched a lot of elk be killed before I knew there was anything besides corelokts.
I would rather use a larger grain but the 165 grain remmies are shooting stupid accurate out of my A-bolt. No need to change.
I would rather use a larger grain but the 165 grain remmies are shooting stupid accurate out of my A-bolt. No need to change.
